Only four teams left as FNL Season 8 climaxes

Friday February 15 2019

Quality game: Team Flirsh eliminated Team Kikiri 17-16 last week in the most exciting tie of the night. PHOTO by JB Ssenkubuge

In Summary

Musician Nina Roz will be performing alongside DJ Simples.

By DEUS BUGEMBE

KAMPALA. Tonight see the sponsors of Friday Night Light (FNL) Season 8 battling it out on court again as the season comes to a climax. Last Friday, the corporate basketball battles saw Roke Telecom ‘boss’ fellow sponsors of the event that include Tusker Lite and NXT Radio in their encounters that ended; Roke Telecom 13-7 Tusker Lite, NXT Radio 8-6 Tusker Lite and Roke Telecom 19-16 NXT Radio.In the main action, Team Enabu was consigned to waiting for next year’s edition by Team Madol in a 21-16 defeat, while Team Ikong ousted Team Fahmy in a 17-14 win.

Team Zama matched past Team Soro in a 11-9 win and the last game of the night saw Team Flirsh narrowly overcome Team Kikiri in a 17-16 victory. Four teams Madol, Ikong, Zama and Flirsh will play in the semis and final today as the fun-filled edition climaxes. The winning team will bag a grand prize from the events main sponsor, Tusker Lite and other teams will bow out with plenty of gifts too.As the eighth season comes to an end, the sponsors have promised more fun and entertainment at the games.

Meanwhile musician Nina Roz will be performing alongside DJ Simples. Tickets to the game will be sold at the gate for Shs5,000 and Shs20,000 for VIP which comes with four beers. The finale is one not to miss for fans of hoops and music.